24/02 5 things every man needs to know today

Impatient people’s cells age faster (University of Singapore)

Struggle with time-wasters? You could be wishing your life away. The National University of Singapore (NUS) found the cells of impatient young people age faster than peers with less sense of urgency. It’s the first study of its kind to link cellular ageing or regeneration with the way we make decisions; better start a course of meditation and shift your life to the slow lane.

Crack out the almond butter and spoon away: new research from the University of Florida measured participants’ Healthy Eating Index, the measurement that US dietary guidelines use to determine a healthy diet. A handful of almonds each day improved diets by around 10 points, from 50 (adequate to poor) to 60 (adequate). To make room for the almonds, participants cut out one of the day’s sugary snacks and replaced them with the nuts. Check out our best selection of protein-packed office snacks

Even a small weight loss brings big health benefits (Cell Metabolism)

A new study published in the journal Cell Metabolism shows that even the smallest steps have a big impact if you’re gunning for weight loss. Losing just 5% of your weight leads to substantial improvements in health through the better control of insulin by your liver, fat and muscle tissues – decreasing your chances of diabetes and heart disease. If you’re a beginner to weight loss, your first few weeks are also the most important because your initial 5% weight loss disproportionately improves blood pressure too.

Another excuse to crack open a beer after more research corroborates the long-standing idea that an occasional pint is perfectly fine. The University claims three to five drinks a week lowers heart disease risk by around 33%, an enormous decrease. It’s time to take advantage of our healthy ways to enjoy your favourite tipples.

Finally, a decent routine you can follow without suffering Davina McCall’s grinning visage. The Youtube channel Health and Fitness have put together and released a 30-minute yoga routine for men, designed as an at-home lower-back booster. Find it in full here.

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